How to find cheap flights from Mexico City
₹ 913 is the lowest price for a one-way flight from Mexico City. It departs from Felipe Angeles International.
You can find a return ticket from ₹ 2,837.
Of all the cities you can fly to from Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta is the cheapest.
Let the best deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when prices go down.
Choose the right time when booking your plane tickets from Mexico City. For domestic travel, try to secure your seats one to three months ahead, while international trips are often best locked in two to six months in advance.
Potentially find lower ticket prices by choosing 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This expands your results to include nearby airports at your destination.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Set 'Mexico City' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Mexico City: what you need to know
All departures from Mexico City use the local UTC-6 time zone.
These leading airlines flying from Mexico City operate from the following airports:
Aeromexico: Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Viva Aerobus: Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) and Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Volaris: Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Visiting another country? Entry rules can vary depending on your travel plans and passport, so check before you go. Embassy sites and airlines will have reliable advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
Best time to fly from Mexico City
The most affordable time to get on a flight departing from Mexico City is usually January.
July is generally the busiest month to travel. Peak periods like this often come with higher fares.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Fewer people are booking, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill seats.
A handy tip is to travel midweek. Flights from Mexico City leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Mexico City
Discover cities including Houston, New York and Los Angeles. They're some of the most popular international destinations to travel to from Mexico City.
If you'd rather keep your plans local, Monterrey, Cancun and Guadalajara are standout choices.
Or take off on a wider journey across the United States, Colombia or Canada. They're some of the most visited countries when flying from Mexico City.
The shortest flight out of Mexico City is to Veracruz, taking roughly 55 minutes.
Leaving from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Juarez International Airport is the main departure point for flights from Mexico City. MEX is around 6 kilometres from the centre of the city.
If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Popular airlines flying out of Mexico City Juarez International Airport include:
Have an early flight out or just want departure day to feel less rushed? Book one of these hotels near MEX and enjoy a more laid-back start to your trip:
Flying out of Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
When searching for flight tickets from Mexico City, don't rule out leaving from Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). You might find better prices or more available flights. It's around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
These airlines take off from NLU, giving you a solid mix of schedules, routes and fares to work with:
Keep things convenient by staying close to Felipe Angeles International Airport ahead of your flight from Mexico City. Verticca Hotel is worth checking out.
